After two winter storms this week, forecasters say it appears the worst is behind us. However, State Climatologist Barry Keim says there’s still some lingering mixed precipitation this morning in north Louisiana. Keim says things aren’t necessarily going to warm up either…
Thousands of people spent the night sleeping without power. Cleco spokesperson Jennifer Cahill says after days of severe winter weather there’s more and more damage to poles and powerlines…
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CLECO reports 33-thousand remain without power. Entergy is reporting 56-thousand customers Louisiana and SWEPCO says 10-thousand remain without power.
Much of Louisiana’s weekly vaccine shipment will be delayed due to the historic winter weather impacting the region. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says we’re not alone in missing much of our weekly allocation.
Kanter says you safely delay second dose of both vaccines, Moderna and Pfizer, for up to 42 days.
COVID vaccines can cause enlarged lymph nodes under the arm in which you received the injection, so the American Society of Breast Imaging is recommending postponing routine mammograms for four to six weeks. Breast Surgical Oncologist at Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, Dr. Mindy Bowie (Boo-ie) says if you did have your mammogram in that time span and had enlarged lymph nodes you’ll need to be reexamined.